Amarys and Jordan Herndon moved to New Orleans from Texas nearly seven years ago. The came of age as cooks here. Amarys is the sous chef at Bayona and Jordan the sous chef at Ralph's on the Park. But they still miss the flavors of home.

On Sunday, Aug. 10, they'll celebrate the Lone Star State at their second Old Portage pop-up. The six-course meal, to be held at Rue 127 (127 N. Carrollton Ave.), is $55 with tip included and $75 with drink pairings.

"New Orleans-style BBQ shrimp is getting a Texas spin," Amarys said, "and instead of beef brisket for our barbecue plate we are going against the grain and using pork brisket, which we could never get away with back home."

Other courses include Mexican mussels, Czech kolaches and a molecular gastronomy update on chicken fried steak.